Years after missing out by a whisker on leading a JJ Abrams-penned Superman film, Henry Cavill has his date with destiny as the star of Man of Steel.

The Jersey-born actor spoke to Digital Spy ahead of the film's release about unglamorously lying in a "belly pan" to shoot flying sequences and having goosebump moments when watching the finished film.

"I've seen it six times now and each time I'm getting that 'ooh' moment, especially in the third act," he said. Cavill also confirmed his next film project and talked about evolving Clark Kent's Daily Planet persona in a sequel.